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2026 Homeowners Association Complaint Report Released
Wed, 02/04/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing the 2026 Homeowners Association (HOA) Complaint Report. …
State of Emergency: SC Residents Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather
Thu, 01/22/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to prepare for potential winter weather and to be on…
50 Years of Protecting Consumers and Businesses
Tue, 01/13/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – As the new year gets underway, the South Carolina Department of Consumers Affairs (SCDCA) is reflecting on the agency’s 50th…
‘Tis the Season for Holiday and Travel Scams
Mon, 12/15/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The holiday rush is underway and scammers hope you’re too busy to catch onto their schemes. The South Carolina Department of…
Protect Your Identity, Attend a Free Shred Event and Educational Webinars
Mon, 12/01/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – December is Identity Theft Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take…
Beware of Fake Party and Event Invitations During the Holidays
Thu, 11/20/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Now is the time of year when many people are planning parties and holiday events. Scammers are sneaky and often take advantage of…
Fake Discounts and Sales, Don’t be Fooled This Holiday Season
Mon, 11/17/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Holiday sales are already underway and that means scammers are at work, trying to take advantage of shoppers with fake websites and…
SCDCA to Represent Consumer Interest in Duke Energy Carolinas Filing: Public Hearings Scheduled
Fri, 10/03/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers as the Public Service…
Secure Your Information. Take Advantage of Free Webinars, Shred Events During Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Tue, 09/30/2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Everyone can be cyber smart. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to remind you that there are simple,…
Consumer Alert: George Funeral Home (Aiken) Closed
Tue, 09/30/2025
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is aware of the closing of George Funeral Home in Aiken. Consumers may have questions about…